NCT00371800

The Effect of Cinnamon on HbA1c Among Adolescents With Type I Diabetes

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (planned)
• Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 13 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

the purpose of this study is to determine if cinnamon improves glucose control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Detailed description

Widespread achievement of glucose control remains an elusive goal for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Previous research has suggested that cinnamon may be effective at improving glucose control in type 2 diabetes. To date, no research has investigated the effect of cinnamon on type 1 diabetics. If the addition of a simple, natural, pill to a standard insulin regimen can significantly improve glucose control, the clinical implications would be substantial. Comparison: Using a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, 72 adolescent type I diabetics were treated with cinnamon (1 gram/day) or an equivalent appearing placebo for 90 days. HbA1c, total daily insulin intake, and adverse events were recorded and compared between groups.

Conditions

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	cinnamon

Timeline

• Start date: 2005-10-01
• Completion: 2006-05-01
• First posted: 2006-09-04
• Last updated: 2006-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States